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Valtteri Bottas faces an F1 season sitting on the sidelines. As part of an exclusive interview with RacingNews365, the Finnish driver speaks on what he will miss most about racing week in, week out.
Valtteri Bottas openly shared his feelings about not having a full-time F1 seat in the 2025 season. Despite this setback, he has returned to Mercedes as a reserve driver. Bottas is determined to make a comeback in 2026, with added opportunities from Cadillac entering the paddock. He mentioned missing the thrill and adrenaline of racing, especially the intensity of qualifying and the entire race day. Though his future in F1 is uncertain, Bottas, at 35, remains motivated and open to new challenges in the sport.